Chafa-kun
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Post by Chafa-kun on Aug 20, 2004 13:17:03 GMT -5
As for Kagura (the actual subject of this thread), I agree with Patches, the flowery scene is quite beautiful, but Kagura's face is so tragic. Her whole life is a tragedy -- she finally has what she has been working and searching for nearly her entire existence, and now she's dying because of it. It's horribly sad. As for what may happen, with so many loose ends and so many possibilities Takahashi left us with this chapter, we might as well expect Kouga to show up after his several month-long absence and do a tap dance... Yup, beautiful scene, and I also agree with the thing that it left me so angry that it wasn't gonna be animated.... whatever Yep, I expect Kouga, maybe Mouryoumaru'll be after him? He didn't get Kohaku's shard, so he'll probably go after Kouga's. I half-expect Sesshoumaru to show up also in next chapter, but not where Kagura is actually but where she and Naraku last met (late as ever...), then he'll probably follow Kagura's scent. I highly doubt though that Kagura'll be saved by him... I'd rather wait for Kagome to save her (purify the Shouki or something...)
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Post by Panoramacon on Aug 24, 2004 5:19:33 GMT -5
Hello everyone! First posts on a new forum are always so awkward Anyway, if you all don't mind me jumping in. . . The last few chapters about Kagura have really made me a fan of hers. I've really been pulling for her. I'm such a sap for characters that have a change of heart or direction. Just like Sesshoumaru, I didn't think much of him when I first started watching the anime. It wasn't until "The true owner of the great Sword" (yep, I'm a dub lover *dodges flying objects*) where he meets Rin and we find out that there is a whole lot more to this guy then jealousy and coldheartedness. Ofcourse, this was an abrupt and suprising turn for Sesshoumaru where as with Kagura, it's been a long time comming. I really hope she lives (I'm almost positive she will) but she has done a lot that needs to be atoned for (taking pleasure in the killing of Kouga's clan for one). TEXTYup, beautiful scene, and I also agree with the thing that it left me so angry that it wasn't gonna be animated.... TEXTYeah, the anime may be ending, but you know I'm thinking they are probably going do the fanale as a movie. Maybe year after next since the manga seems to be winding down it'self. P
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Ming-ming
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Post by Ming-ming on Aug 24, 2004 10:59:34 GMT -5
I really, REALLY hope that she doesn't die... She's my favourite character except for Jakotsu and Bankotsu... Actually, I liked her even before I first saw her in a dubbed episode. I was doing a count down for "How-many-weeks-will-it-take-to-see-Kagura-first-appear-and-trick-Kouga" She's just so cool... I really, REALLY hope that she doesn't die... Who knows? Maybe Shippou's crying mushrooms can cure shouki!
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Post by Patches on Aug 25, 2004 9:08:52 GMT -5
::reads chapter 374::
Um... whoops. ^_^* Looks like we know the fate of Kagura now.
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Post by Chafa-kun on Aug 25, 2004 9:48:26 GMT -5
*Chafa cries WHYYYY!!!!!!!!!! ? WHYYYYY!!?!?!?!? *Chafa grabs a Knife Someone's gonna die today..................... *Evil grin
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Post by HMPrune on Aug 25, 2004 12:42:55 GMT -5
::reads chapter 374:: Um... whoops. ^_^* Looks like we know the fate of Kagura now. Yeah - now that we know the answer - can I change my vote on the poll? Thanks for putting the summary up so fast Patches!
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Post by Patches on Aug 25, 2004 14:34:52 GMT -5
Yeah - now that we know the answer - can I change my vote on the poll? Nyoo.... And, in fact, now that it's been determined, I'm going to lock the voting. So, who was that one smart person who said "Yes"? I don't even remember what I voted, since it was so long ago. XD RIP Kagura Chapter 141-374
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Post by Ming-ming on Aug 25, 2004 17:15:18 GMT -5
...Kill me now. Kill me now and get it over with. Dump acid on me. It's less painful than having to bear that KAGURA DIED!!!! *cries*
...Why am I cursed with the fact that all my favourite characters die?
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Post by echolalia on Aug 25, 2004 18:41:37 GMT -5
It wasn't me... I was one of the two who voted for "No, but something equally bad will happen."
Now that I think about it a little, I'm not sure what could possibly have been equally bad as that particular death.
And to all you angry snifflers out there, can I remind you that Kagura was a villain? Except for that whole letting Kohaku go thing, she was at her best of moments scheming and selfish and at her worst a ruthless, unrepentent, mass-murderer. Her only complaint was that she was Naraku's tool, not how he used her. Really, her death isn't tragedy, it's justice.
But, yeah... I'll miss her, too. =(
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Post by Ming-ming on Aug 25, 2004 19:42:05 GMT -5
Well...no, not really. She's not really a villain, and I never really thought her as one, even before the entire "let-Kohaku-live" sorta thing. I mean, she didn't really do anything bad, besides killing almost everyone in Kouga's pack, and trying to kill Inu-tachi.
And that was only because Naraku told her too.
Seriously, if she wasn't controled by Naraku, I don't think she'll be counted a villain at all.
And she's not really scheming or selfish. At least I don't think so. I mean, okay, she does act a little cold and prissy at times, but she's okay...
I mean, all she wanted to do is to be free from Naraku. I don't really see anything selfish about that.
Okay, she IS scheming. Basicly, in the past, it's like: "Plot, or be out plotted and killed."
All she wanted was to be free.
At least she got her wish when she died...
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Post by panoramacon on Aug 26, 2004 2:38:32 GMT -5
Such a heart wrenching chapter. At least now she's free as the wind.
Now about Kanna...
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Post by Kuro on Aug 26, 2004 3:01:59 GMT -5
Takahashi still manages to pull out a few unexpected things, huh? It's kind of weird, but Kagura's death is like, the only appropriate ending I could have imagined for her over the past few chapters. She's the kind of character who seemed that she'd never really be truly happy being with anyone, even Sesshoumaru. Sure she liked him, but there was never really anything there for her in the end, was there?
Yeah, who WAS the smart person who voted YES? XD
On a side note... this whole topic started in March! MARCH! Can you believe it's been that long since the whole Kagura thing started??
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Post by Ming-ming on Aug 26, 2004 15:43:01 GMT -5
Not me... I voted for "No, but something equally bad will happen to her."
I feel all mopey now, after reading the chapter again (Thank you Patches and Kuro for getting it up so fast yesterday!)... Poor Kagura...
...I am still disturbed about the fact that all my favourite characters die...
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Post by fflewddur on Aug 26, 2004 15:45:59 GMT -5
Here Lies Kagura Wind Sorceress and Beloved... Erm... Something. May She Rest In Peace *sighs* What a chapter. I mean, wow, Takahashi, you really blew us out of the water with that one. But please, two deaths within three chapters of one another, that's enough! Eep! I was put into shock when Sesshoumaru appeared. Not because it wasn't expected, but because it was something hardcore Sesshoumaru/Kagura fans have wanted so long, and we've all been pretty dubious until finally... it happened! Not exactly a full-blown romance scene, it was something else; but overall, it was most definitely something "Takahashi Style." Her characters never cease to amaze me. Speaking of shock, let's not forget to mention that the guy was ACTUALLY ON TIME for something. That alone was enough to put anyone in absolute *SHOCK*mode for a good ten minutes. (: I loved this chapter, it's definitely one of my favorites, if not my absolute favorite (I dunno, I'll check on the others, but I think the competition's pretty slim). I only have to wonder... what will happen next as the story continues next week? :\
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Post by Ming-ming on Aug 26, 2004 15:48:59 GMT -5
"Beloved Evil Person...dude..." No, you're right... it's kinda hard coming up with something for her...
...HEY! You're right! He WAS on time! How about that!
And I guess it does prove that Kagura had a crush (or at least liked him) on Sessy...
Man, it's getting so morbid... I hope there's some humor next week...
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